Lincoln at Gettysburg: What He Intended to Say; What He Said; What He Was Reported to Have Said; What He Wished He Had Said

"Lincoln at Gettysburg" is a definitive historical investigation into one of the most significant moments in American oratory. This work provides an exhaustive analysis of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, tracing its journey from initial conception to its enduring legacy. The study meticulously examines what the President intended to say, what he actually uttered on that hallowed ground, and how his words were recorded and interpreted by the journalists of the time.The book explores the nuances of Lincoln's rhetoric, addressing the discrepancies between various shorthand reports and Lincoln's own revised manuscripts. By comparing these different versions, the author offers readers a rare glimpse into the President's creative process and the immediate public reaction to his brief yet profound remarks. This volume serves as both a historical record and a deep dive into the power of language, documenting how a two-minute speech transformed the American consciousness. "Lincoln at Gettysburg" remains an essential resource for historians, students of the Civil War, and anyone interested in the artistry of presidential leadership and the evolution of a national masterpiece.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more